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Turn the fabric over to the right side. Start at the bottom, stitching up one side of the zipper, turning at the top, and coming back down on the other side.

If assembling a zipper from a continuous chain, insert the slider head by cutting a small V into the zipper teeth, feeding both sides in, and pulling the slider up. lb.zip

Press the edges of the fabric where the zipper will be installed to create sharp, clean edges. Turn the fabric over to the right side

Use Wonder Tape or pins to secure the zipper tape to the seam allowance. Press the edges of the fabric where the

If needed, create secure bottom stops by stitching across the zipper teeth multiple times to prevent the pull from coming off.

Installing a zipper, or a separated (like a jacket) one? Let me know, and I can tailor the instructions further. Install a Zipper in the Center of a Seam

Switch to a basting stitch (long, temporary stitch) to close the remaining opening, and press the entire seam allowance open. Installation: Setting the Zipper